Schools

8855 Inwood Ave. S. Cottage Grove, MN 55016 | aes.sowashco.org | 651-425-4100 | Hours: 8:40 a.m. - 3:10 p.m.

• In grades 3-5, students are taught Advancement Via Individual Determination (AVID) strategies to help them stay organized and gain study skills to become successful with school.
• Students can stay involved with their classmates through student council, yearbook club and as student ambassadors.
• Students are offered opportunities in choir and competitive activities through the school year. 
• Teachers personalize learning for each student through relationships and technology (iPads for grades K-2, Chromebooks for grades 3-5)
• Armstrong Elementary recently celebrated its 50th anniversary with staff, students and alumni. 
• There is an active Parent Teacher Organization (PTO) and several community-building events throughout the year.

4125 Woodlane Dr. Woodbury, MN 55129 | bes.sowashco.org | 651-425-4800 | Hours: 9:20 a.m. - 3:50 p.m.

• Bailey Elementary students are taught to always submit their best work through setting and achieving academic goals.
• Updated facilities include classroom microphones, flexible seating options in the classroom and an outdoor learning space. 
• Students can connect with their classmates through choir, Passport Club, student council and as student ambassadors. 
• Students are encouraged to learn outside of the classroom through yearly STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) fair to showcase independent student projects, a World Cultures Week and a Battle of the Books event. 
• Community-building events are held throughout the year including spirit days, kindness week and a fun run in the spring.
• Families can get involved with an active Parent Teacher Association (PTA).

7447 65h St. S. Cottage Grove, MN 55016 | cges.sowashco.org | 651-425-5800 | Hours: 8:40 a.m. - 3:10 p.m.

• A new fully inclusive and accessible playground provides every student with the opportunity to play together. 
• Each month, a student in every classroom is recognized for being a great school community member with their photo displayed in the commons area. 
• Students can engage with their peers outside of the classroom in student council, student ambassadors and Boys and Books Club.
• Staff, students and parents are committed to collaborating to ensure each person feels valued, respected and has a sense of belonging.
• Cottage Grove Elementary offers special education center-based programs for children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and developmental cognitive disabilities (DSD).
• There is an active Parent Teacher Organization (PTO) that helps host multiple community-building events throughout the school year. 

7830 80th St. S. Cottage Grove, MN 55016 | ces.sowashco.org | 651-425-3800 | Hours: 7:55 a.m. - 2:55 p.m.

• Classrooms are equipped with technology to help meet the unique needs of each student through individual devices, smartboards, classroom microphones and devices for students who are hard of hearing. 

• Students are offered opportunities in choir and competitive activities such as word master, geography bee and math league. 

• Students learn through a variety of unique programs such as mindful movement, be the boss of your stress and the forest restoration project.

• Support is offered outside of school hours through extended day learning for a portion of the year, tutoring and summer home visits when available. 

• Each month students host Cardinal Jam, an all-school meeting to recognize students who demonstrate growth and leadership. 

• The Crestview Elementary Parent Teacher Organization (PTA) assists with a variety of events throughout the year including family nights, school dances, discovery day and more.

9525 Indian Blvd. S. Cottage Grove, MN 55016 | gces.sowashco.org | 651-425-4200 | Hours: 8:40 a.m. - 3:10 p.m.

• Grey Cloud Elementary earned the honor of being a Blue Ribbon school in 2020 from the U.S. Department of Education for educational excellence and progress in closing the achievement gap.

• Students can connect with their classmates through choir, cribbage and chess club, theatre group, student council, student ambassadors and by being a crossing guard.

• Students participate in a monthly schoolwide theme to encourage learning and emotional growth including unity month, kindness month, grit and goals month, reading month and more.

• Grey Cloud is in the process of adding an outdoor classroom and participating in prairie restoration. 

• Grey Cloud shares a campus with Cottage Grove Middle School and connects to Kingston Park by a variety of trails. 

• There is a center-based program for students with high communication and sensory needs. 

• Families can join the active Parent Teacher Association (PTA) to help organize community events for Grey Cloud Elementary.

8177 Hillside Trail S. Cottage Grove, MN 55016 | hes.sowashco.org | 651-425-4000 | Hours: 8:40 a.m. - 3:10 p.m.

• Students enjoy new playground features, a large outdoor campus and individualized technology in the classroom to meet unique educational needs. 

• Hillside uses the HAWKS system which centers around being helpful, having a positive attitude, working hard, kindness and being safe.

• Hillside focuses on the social-emotional learning of each student through skill development and the implementation of mindful movement.

• Students have the opportunity to bond with other students outside of the classroom in choir, youth advisory council, student council and student ambassadors.

• There is a welcoming Parent Teacher Organization (PTO) that helps host multiple community-building events throughout each school year.

11395 Eagle View Blvd. Woodbury, MN 55129 | lres.sowashco.org | 651-425-5900 | Hours: 9:20 a.m. - 3:50 p.m.

• Updated indoor classroom facilities and outdoor playground equipment allow students to grow academically, socially and physically. 

• Teachers provide personalized learning opportunities in the classroom through technology and face-to-face individual support.

• Students can connect with classmates in a variety of activities outside of the classroom including choir, student council, word masters, battle of the books and Percussion Club. 

• Liberty Ridge hosts a variety of events for students and families, including reading month, a fun run and more. 

• Classrooms are located in grade-level pods throughout the school, where classes can collaborate, connect and learn together. 

• Families can join a supportive Parent Teacher Association (PTA) which regularly coordinates, volunteers and plans events to encourage a strong school community.

9105 Lake Rd. Woodbury, MN 55125 | mes.sowashco.org | 651-425-4900 | Hours: 8:40 a.m. - 3:10 p.m.

• Updated facilities at Middleton include classroom microphones, flexible seating options in the classroom, the Mustang Meadow calming collaboration space and an outdoor classroom.

• Students are encouraged to learn outside of the classroom through school events like Middleton World Cultures Week, art shows and science fairs. 

• Middleton encourages a positive learning environment by recognizing students each school day who have exemplified kind actions or have shown growth.

• Students can engage in extracurricular activities such as choir, student council, student ambassadors and youth advisory council. 

• There is a welcoming Parent Teacher Organization (PTO) that plans fun, annual events including the Middleton fall festival.

651 6th Ave. Newport, MN 55055 | nes.sowashco.org | 651-425-4300 | Hours: 7:55 a.m. - 2:25 p.m.

• Newport is a Title I school that provides additional educational opportunities and resources to support student growth in grades K-2.

• Students can connect with classmates through choir, student council, student ambassadors and youth advisory council. 

• Monthly schoolwide meetings are held to celebrate successes and encourage learning and emotional development. 

• Newport has been recognized as a “Beat the Odds” school by the Star Tribune in 2020, 2019 and 2018 for high academic performance in reading and math. 

• Families can join an active Parent Teacher Organization (PTO) that supports students, staff and the school community.

1021 Third Street St. Paul Park, MN 55071 | nfsi.sowashco.org | 651-425-3100 | Hours: 9:20 a.m. - 3:50 p.m.

• Nuevas Fronteras is a districtwide magnet school for K-5 Spanish immersion where students are fully immersed in the Spanish language. 

• Updated facilities include flexible learning spaces to encourage collaboration and a new comprehensive media center to support learning in Spanish and English.

• Monthly schoolwide meetings are held to recognize students and build a positive school environment. 

• Students can connect outside of the classroom through student council, student advisory council, district ambassadors, run club and choir. 

• There is a supportive Parent Teacher Student Organization (PTSO) that plans community-building events throughout the year.

Spanish Immersion Pathway: Nuevas Fronteras --> Woodbury Middle --> Woodbury High School

9015 Hadley Ave. S. Cottage Grove, MN 55016 | phes.sowashco.org | 651-425-3900 | Hours: 8:40 a.m. - 3:10 p.m.

• There are a variety of services offered to support student growth including reading and math specialists, academic success coaches and talent development programs. 

• Students are taught the Pine Hill Panther Way which centers around being respectful, responsible, positive and safe. 

• Students can connect with classmates in activities outside of the classroom including choir, student council, student advisory council and youth advisory council.

• Monthly schoolwide meetings are held to celebrate students and focus on a development skill of the month. 

• Teachers personalize learning for each student through relationships and technology (iPads K-2, Chromebooks 3-5). 

• Pine Hill has an active Parent Teacher Association (PTA) that supports field trips, family nights and more throughout the year.

1260 Selby Ave. St. Paul Park, MN 55071 | pes.sowashco.org | 651-425-3600 | Hours: 8:40 a.m. - 3:10 p.m.

• Students are encouraged to learn outside of the classroom through a yearly global arts festival that showcases each student’s cultural heritage.

• Students are provided with technology to help meet their unique needs through individual devices (iPads K-2, Chromebooks 3-5). 

• Teachers provide personalized learning opportunities in the classroom through technology and face-to-face individual support.

• Students can connect with classmates through choir, Lego Club, AVID Club, student council, student ambassadors and youth advisory council. 

• There is a welcoming Parent Teacher Organization (PTO) that meets monthly and plans events for the school community.

3311 Commonewealth Ave. Woodbury, MN 55125 | rres.sowashco.org | 651-425-5600 | Hours: 7:55 a.m. - 2:25 p.m.

• Red Rock focuses on the social-emotional learning of each student through skill development, the implementation of mindful movement and providing calming spaces.

• Red Rock hosts an annual World Culture Week where students teach each other about their culture and heritage. 

• Teachers provide personalized learning opportunities in the classroom through technology and individual support.

• Students can connect with classmates in a variety of activities outside of the classroom including choir, student council, student advisory council, district advisory council and battle of the books.

• Families can join an active Parent Teacher Organization (PTO) to help plan community-building events throughout the year.

7335 Steepleview Rd. Woodbury, MN 55125 | roes.sowashco.org | 651-425-4700 | Hours: 7:55 a.m. - 2:25 p.m.

• Royal Oaks focuses on the social-emotional learning of each student through skill development, the implementation of mindful movement and providing calming spaces.

• Royal Oaks hosts an annual World Culture Week where students teach each other about their culture and heritage. 

• Teachers provide personalized learning opportunities in the classroom through technology and individual support.

• Students can connect with classmates in a variety of activities outside of the classroom including choir, student council, student advisory council, district advisory council and battle of the books.

• Families can join an active Parent Teacher Organization (PTO) to help plan community-building events throughout the year.

9900 Park Crossing Woodbury, MN 55125 | vces.sowashco.org | 651-425-7500 | Hours: 9:15 a.m. - 3:45 p.m.

• Valley Crossing is a district magnet school for multiage classrooms that allows students to develop relationships with the same team of teachers and classmates over a two-year period.

• Students can connect with classmates in activities outside of the classroom including choir, Valley News Network, battle of the books, student council, student advisory council and youth advisory council.

• Classrooms are located in neighborhood pods throughout the school, where classes can collaborate, connect and learn together.

• Valley Crossing hosts a Gateway program which serves students in an all-gifted peer environment using curriculum with increased depth, complexity and pacing as the primary lens for designing instruction. 

• Families can join an active Parent Teacher Association (PTA) that coordinates community-building events throughout the year.

1251 School Dr. Woodbury, MN 55125 | wes.sowashco.org | 651-425-4600 | Hours: 8:40 a.m. - 3:10 p.m.

• Woodbury Elementary provides students with hands-on learning opportunities including learning how to code applications and robots. 

• Updated facilities include a maker space for students to practice artistic creativity and problem solving during the school day. 

• Students can socialize through school programs including math masters, Robotics Club, student council, student advisory council, district ambassadors and choir.

• Teachers provide personalized learning opportunities in the classroom through technology and face-to-face individual support.

• There is a welcoming Parent Teacher Organization (PTO) that provides support for the school community.

9775 Indian Blvd. S. Cottage Grove, MN 55016 | cgms.sowashco.org | 651-425-6800 | Hours: 7:50 a.m. - 2:26 p.m.

• Once a month, Cottage Grove Middle School (CGMS)  recognizes students who have been nominated for best representing our four core values of respect, integrity, commitment and compassion.

• Our counseling team creates weekly social-emotional lessons designed to help students develop skills and build confidence. 

• Classrooms are equipped with wireless microphones to help teachers amplify learning for students.

• CGMS has 15 clubs and activities including: One-Act Play, fall and spring musical, speech team, math team, student council, Yearbook Club, Gay-Straight Alliance (GSA) Club, Upstanders (Anti-Bullying Group) and Running Club.

3133 Pioneer Dr. Woodbury, MN 55125 | lms.sowashco.org | 651-425-6400 | Hours: 7:50 a.m. - 2:26 p.m.

• Each week, students are recognized as Lake Leaders through positive behavior referrals.

• Homebase (Advisory) classrooms implement the “Top 20 Teens” curriculum that supports students positively in their thinking, learning and communicating with others in their individual social and emotional development. 

• Lake Middle School (LMS) has three full size gymnasiums, a swimming pool and each classroom is equipped with wireless microphones to help teachers amplify learning for students.

• LMS strives to provide a student-centered environment inspiring leadership, academics, kindness and excellence. 

• Students have an opportunity to participate in numerous clubs that include after-school theater, musical ensembles, math league and math counts.

6625 Goodview Ave. S. Cottage Grove, MN 55016 | oms.sowashco.org | 651-425-6400 | Hours: 7:50 a.m. - 2:26 p.m.

• OMS has monthly themed “Raider Rallies” that bring the entire school community together to learn, laugh, honor and celebrate the good things happening in our school.

• Oltman Middle School (OMS) offers collaborative learning spaces with comfortable seating, technology bars, mobile classroom furniture and enhanced security systems.

• After school, students can participate in theater, Jazz Band, Chamber Orchestra, Art Club, Anime Club, Movie Critics Club, Newspaper Club, Chess Club and Student Council.

• OMS has an active parent-teacher organization (PTO) that helps support enrichment programs and activities, field trips, and student recognition programs.

1425 School Dr. Woodbury, MN 55125 | wms.sowashco.org | 651-425-4500 | Hours: 7:50 a.m. - 2:26 p.m.

• Students are recognized weekly around our WIldcat Way-Respect, Responsibility, Participation and Perseverance. 

• WMS is designated as the Spanish immersion pathway for SoWashCo Schools.

• The counseling department helps coordinate peer homework helpers and the Check and Connect Program which support student learning and collaboration.

• Woodbury Middle School (WMS) includes classroom microphones, flexible learning spaces, movable furniture and sliding glass doors to allow for collaborative learning.

• Woodbury Middle School offers 20 clubs and activities including theatre, Wildcat News Crew, Student Council, music ensembles and Dodgeball. 

4200 Pioneer Dr. Woodbury, MN 55129 | erhs.sowashco.org | 651-425-2300 | Hours: 8:30 a.m. - 3:06 p.m.

• East Ridge High School (ERHS)offers an Engineering and Computer Science Pathway for students interested in pursuing a STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) career.

• Students can participate in College in Schools (CIS) through the University of Minnesota, 916 Courses through Century College, Advanced Placement (AP) courses, Post Secondary Enrollment Options (PSEO) and Project Lead The Way Engineering and Biomedical Sciences Sequences.

• Students who receive special education services can participate in East Ridge High Schools’ School Cafe vocational program.

• ERHS has several flexible learning classrooms to encourage collaborative and individual learning.

• The activity center has an indoor track, six wood floor courts and a strength and conditioning center.

• Students can join more than 60 clubs and activities including robotics, speech, debate, theater, varsity athletics, National Honor Society, Asian American Club, Diversity Club and more.

• Our parents are active volunteers and participate in many booster clubs.

8040 80th Street S. Cottage Grove, MN 55016 | phs.sowashco.org | 651-425-3700 | Hours: 8:30 a.m. - 3:06 p.m.

• Park High School (PHS) is an International Baccalaureate (IB) World School offering an academically challenging and balanced program that prepares high school students for success in college and in life. 

• In addition to IB courses, PHS also offers Advanced Placement (AP)courses and Concurrent Enrollment courses where students can earn college credit.

• PHS offers trade and industry programs where students have access to wood shop, small engines and metals labs.  

• Students can get creative in 3D printing, laser cutting and other high tech options.

• PHS offers more than 50 clubs and activities including: affinity groups, Link Crew, National Honor Society, speech team, theater, yearbook and varsity athletics

• PHS has an expansive athletic facility that includes a climate-controlled activity center with four courts, an indoor second story track, wrestling gym, gymnastics center and a large weight room.

2665 Woodlane Dr. Woodbury, MN 55125 | whs.sowashco.org | 651-425-4400 | Hours: 8:30 a.m. - 3:06 p.m.

• Woodbury High School (WHS) offers the continuation of the Spanish Immersion pathway from Woodbury Middle School

• WHS is the only school in the district that offers the Junior Reserves Officer Training Corps (JROTC) courses.

• WHS is proud to offer College in Schools (CIS), Advanced Placement (AP) courses and Concurrent Enrollment courses for college credits.

• Students can register for an auto shop course and work on real vehicles.

• 3M tutors are available for students in math and science courses before school.

• WHS offers 52 clubs and 29 varsity sports and activities including a nationally recognized speech team, mock trial, musical ensembles, marching band, theatre, Black Student Union, Asian American Club, Hispanic/Latino Club, Muslim Student Association and more.

South Washington Alternative High School

8400 E. Point Douglas Road S. Cottage Grove, MN 55016 | 651-425-7000 | www.swahs.sowashco.org
Principal: Ashley Ruka | Hours: 8:45 a.m. - 2:25 p.m.

Special Programs and Unique Features:

• Technical Training at Northeast Metro 916
• Earn credits through employment
• Advancement Via Individual Determination (AVID)

SoWashCo Online

 651-425-7003 | www.online.sowashco.org
Principal: Nick Falde | Hours: Varies (Contact during business hours 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.)

Special Programs and Unique Features:

• Students are provided the flexibility to learn on their schedule in a location that best meets their needs. 
• Students can join SoWashCo Online as a full-time student or part-time in addition to their in-person classes at school. 
• Honors courses and Advanced Placement (AP) courses are offered and students have the opportunity to receive college credits. 
• Students will have one-on-one opportunities and/or small group support in their classes. 
• Students learn time-management skills in a structured, online setting to keep them motivated, engaged and on track to complete coursework.